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Alright guys, picked up the new Daytona 955i on Saturday. Very sweet!
What is popular opinion about break-in of a new engine. Nearly every engine builder that I have ever heard recommends being a little "hard" on it. Basically take it right through the RPM range, not loading it in high gear, and using plenty of engine braking. One web site that I found stated that the track is an excellent place to break-in an engine.
Interestingly the shop manager at Nault's Windham did not take the Triumph "factory line" on this. He said drive it like I'm going to drive it! I was happy to hear that from him, gives me some trust in the guy. He did state that I should use the Triumph oil, that it is specially formulated Mobil 1. He said that an oil change will run like $60 using that stuff though. Don't use synthetic for the first 1K miles. And - Oh yah, the first valve adjustment is not 'til 12K. I like that.